Storyline
In a remote Kyrgyz village, Dzhamilya follows her parents' orders when she marries a man without loving him. Then World War II breaks out and her new husband has to leave the village. While being alone, Dzhamiliya meets the returning soldier Daniyar and falls in love with him instead. Years later, their young friend Seid reminisces about the couple.
Cast & Crew
Natalya Arinbasarova
Dzhamilya
Lead
Suimenkul Chokmorov
Daniyar
ND
Nasreddin Dubashev
Seit
AD
Aliman Dzhangorozova
Mother
AK
Altynbek Kenzhekov
Sadyk
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Artist
NK
Nasyr Kitayev
Brigadier Orozmat
Chinghiz Aitmatov
Narrator (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irina Poplavskaya's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Dzhamilya is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
